Since the end of World War Two and the increasing threat of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical [NBC] warfare during the Cold War, equipment designers have focused on building NBC protection and decontamination into the British soldier's webbing equipment. The capabilities of 1958-pattern webbing were known to be very poor, yet it was not until the exposure of its shortcomings during the Falklands War of 1982 that a suitable nylon-based load-carrying equipment was developed.

Features and reviews in Combat & Survival, Journal for Army Historical Research, Militaria and Classic Arms & Militaria. Reviews in Military History Society, Military Book Review, Soldier and Military Modelling magazines.

About the Author
Simon Howlett has been researching and collecting British infantry equipment on a non-commercial basis for over 20 years, with particular interest in British webbing equipment starting with 1958-pattern right up to modern-day modular concepts. Resident - Hampshire


Book Information
ISBN 9781847971401
Author Simon Howlett
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 205g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 190mm * 6mm